Delaware River Port Authority Philadelphia Substation

Delaware River Port Authority Philadelphia Substation is an electrical substation in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania. Delaware River Port Authority Philadelphia Substation is situated near the theater building Fringe Arts, as well as near the fitness club Evolve Fitness PHL.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Independence Hall and Philadelphia Mint.

Independence Hall

Museum

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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. Independence Hall is situated 3,200 feet southwest of Delaware River Port Authority Philadelphia Substation.

Philadelphia Mint

Government building

Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Philadelphia Mint is a branch of the United States Mint in Philadelphia. It was built in 1792 following the Coinage Act of 1792, in order to establish a national identity and the needs of commerce in the United States, and is the first and oldest national mint. Philadelphia Mint is situated 1,800 feet west of Delaware River Port Authority Philadelphia Substation.

Betsy Ross House

Museum

Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia. It is purported to be the site where the upholsterer and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she is said to have sewed the first American flag. Betsy Ross House is situated 1,200 feet southwest of Delaware River Port Authority Philadelphia Substation.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old City and Society Hill.

Old City

Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Philadelphia's Old City is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.

Society Hill

Neighborhood

Photo: Smallbones, Public domain.

Society Hill is a historic neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 6,215 as of the 2010 United States census.

Northern Liberties

Neighborhood

Photo: Smallbones, Public domain.

Northern Liberties is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is north of Center City along the Delaware River. Prior to its incorporation into Philadelphia in 1854, it was among the top 10 largest cities in the U.S. in every census from 1790 to 1840, and 11th in 1850.

Delaware River Port Authority Philadelphia Substation

Type: Electrical substation
Categories: building and industry
Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude

39.95409° or 39° 57′ 15″ north

Longitude

-75.14101° or 75° 8′ 28″ west

Operator

Delaware River Port Authority

Open location code

87F6XV35+JH

OpenStreetMap ID

way 1044592279

OpenStreetMap feature

building=yes

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Fringe Arts and Evolve Fitness PHL.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Fringe Bar and Autopark at Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

Philadelphia: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Philadelphia International Airport and Old City.

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